“Middle East Tensions Soar: Israel-Iran Strikes Shake Region, US Calls for Restraint” – 6/13/2025, 6:28:33 PM
Here are the latest world news headlines as of June 13, 2025:
Major News Headlines
- Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates:
- Israel launched a series of strikes on Iran overnight, targeting the capital Tehran and other cities like Shiraz and Tabriz. The attacks reportedly killed at least 20 senior Iranian commanders and six nuclear scientists[2][3].
- Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned of severe retaliation, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue the attacks[2][3].
- The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, stated that the U.S. was not involved in the strikes[3].
- Air India Boeing 787 Crash:
- An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2025. The plane’s tail was seen stuck on a building following the incident[1].
- Protests in Los Angeles:
- Law enforcement officers stood guard during protests against federal immigration sweeps in Los Angeles, California, on June 12, 2025[1].
- Protests in Nairobi:
- Demonstrations erupted in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, following the death of a blogger in police custody. Protesters reacted to the incident by setting vehicles on fire[1].
- Iran-Israel Drone Attacks:
- Israel’s military is working to intercept over 100 drones launched by Iran as part of the ongoing conflict[2].